Fishing jig



June 27, 1939. w G. CARTER ET AL FISHING JIG Filed Oct. 19, 1936 Patented June 27, 1939 UNITED STATES arcaica@ PA I;

FISHING .HG

' Warren G. Carter and Eugene P. Chandler, cean ark,`Caiif.

Application October 19, 1938, Serial No. 106,303

8 Claims.

' a fishing jig in which the body is formed of glass or other transparentmaterial that is provided with an interior reflecting surface or surfaces.

It is another object of the invention to provide a fishing jig of the character mentioned in which the light reflecting surfaces are fully protected against the action of the water.

It is another object of the invention to provide a fishing jig of the character mentioned in which the exterior of the transparent body may be finished or formed to reflect and/or retract light when the jig is submerged in water.

It is another object ofthe invention to provide a. fishing jig of the character' mentioned that embodies novel and improved means for mounting the glass body on a stem or shank so that the ends of the body are sealed against the entrance of water, and so that the body is maintained out of direct contact with the metal shank. The body in being held out of direct contact with the metal shank, is less subject to breakage.

It is a further object of the invention to provide a shing jig of the character mentioned in which the transparent body having the interior reflecting means, may be colored so that the reiiected light is of a given color to be particularly attractive to certain classes vof fish.

Further objects and features of the invention will be best and more fully understood from the following detailed description of typical preferred forms and applications of the invention, throughout which description reference is had to the accompanying drawing, in which:

Fig. 1 is a side elevation of one embodiment of the invention. Fig. 2 is an enlarged vertical detailed sectional view of the jig illustrated in Fig.

1. Fig. 3 is a side elevation of a iormfof the in# d vention embodying hooks. Fig. 4is a View of another embodiment of the invention showing the central main portion of the jig in longitudinal cross section. Fig. 5 is a view similar to Fig. 4 illustrating still another embodiment of the invention. Fig. 6 is a longitudinal cross sectional view of .another form of the invention. Fig. 'l

.is a longitudinal cross section of another embodiment of the invention. Fig. 8 is a side elevation ot another form of the invention. Fig. 9 is a transverse detailed sectional view taken as indicated by line 9-9 on Fig. 8. Fig. 10 is a side elevation s of still another embodiment of the invention, and Fig. 11 is a transverse detailed sectional view taken on line vli--ii in Fig. 10.

In accordance with its broader principles, the

invention may be embodied in forms varying 10 somewhat in shape, size and other characteristics.

In the liollowng detailed disclosure, we will describe several typical embodiments, it beingun-g derstood that the invention is not to be taken as limited or restricted to the specific details set l5 forth, but is to be considered as including any features or modifications that may fall within the scope of the claims. p

The form of fishing jig illustrated in Figs. 1

and 2 of the drawing includes, generally, a body 20 lll, a stem or shank Il extending through the body, and light reecting means i2 within the body.

The body i0 is formed of transparent material such as glass, or the like. In accordance with the 25,V

present invention, the body I0 may be formed of either clear or colored light transmitting material, depending upon the particular use to which the jig is to be put. It has been found that certain classes or species of fish are more` readily 30 attracted by colored objects and objects of certain specific colors. Whether the body4 i0 is colored or not, it is transparent to transmit light from the light reflecting means I2 The body lil is an elongate integral part of substantially round 35 cross section. In the preferred construction the body I0 is rounded both transversely and longitudinally, being ellipsoidal in its general configuration. A central longitudinal opening I3 extends through the body I0 from one end to the 4 other. In the particular embodiment of the invention being described, the opening i3 is of round cross section and of uniform diameter ,throughout its length. The body i0 illustrated in the drawing has a smooth regular external sur- 45 50 'I'he stem or shank ii'isprovided to facilitate the attachment of the .iig to a line and to facilitatethe attachment of hooks, leaders, etc., to the jig. The shank il may be in the nature of a wire or rod 'of suitable gauge, and extends 55 longitudinally through the mdy opening it. In accordance with the invention, the shank II extends completely through the opening I3 to project from the opposite ends of the body Iii. Buit- Vable means is provided at one or both ends of the shank II to facilitate the attachment oi' the jig to a line, and/or for carrying leaders. etc. In the form oi' the invention being described, a loop or eye It is provided on each of the projecting ends of the shank II.

The manner of mounting the body I0 on the shank Il is an important feature of the invention, as it operates to seal the opposite ends of the opening it and holds the body it spaced from the metal shank II to lessen the danger of breaking the glass body. A cup washer or cap I 5 is provided at each end 4of the body I0. The caps I6 have central openings I6 passing the shank II, and have flanges or rims I1 around the openings It projecting into the ends of the body opening It. Washers I8 of rubber, or the like, are arranged between the caps I5 and the ends of the body. The washers I8 may cover the entire inner sides of the caps i5 and are provided to seal between the body It and the caps I5. The caps l5 and the washers I8 are shaped so as to closely or accurately t the ends of the body IIi and close the ends of the body opening I3. The caps I5 are permanently held in the sealing positions by welding or solder I9 in the concaved outer ends of the caps' attaching the caps to the shank II. The solder I9 forms a seal between the shank II and the caps I5 and maintains the caps and washers I8 in sealing engagement with the both! I0. The shank II is of considerably less diameter than the body opening I3 and the rims I1 of the caps operate to center the shank in the opening I3 and hold it spaced from the walls of the opening. The construction just described effectively closes the opposite ends of the body opening I3, seals around the shank II,'and holds the metal shank spaced from the glass body III.

The light reecting means I2 is provided to cause the jig to shine or reflect light when in the water to attract the fish and to cause the sh to bite or become snagged. The reflecting means I2 includes a light reecting surface 2G on the walls of the body opening I3. The walls of the opening I3 may be silvered or otherwise treated to provide an effective light reecting surface. The light reflecting surface 20 may extend throughout the length of` the opening I3 and may be cylindrical, covering the entire surface of the opening. If desired, the reflecting surface 20 may be crackled or interrupted. The light reecting means I2 provides a cylindrical reflecting surface 2li extending throughout the length of the body I to reflect. in various directions, the light transmitted by the transparent body II). In the event that the body I0 is formed of colored glass or other colored light transmitting material, the light reected by the surfare 20 is accordingly colored and may be more eilec tive in attracting the fish. The reflecting surface 20, being on the walls of the body opening I3, is fully protected against the action oi.' water when the jig is in use. The caps I5 and washers I8 positively prevent the entrance of water into the opening I3 so that the materialthe reflecting surface 20c. The corrugated reing the light reflecting surfacemcano-t be injured through theL actiohof water. The shank ii islspace'dfrom the walls of the opening IS so "that it does not engage or rub against the light reecting coating.

aisance The form or our invention illustrated in Fig. 3 of the drawing is similar, generally, to the embodiment just described, that is, it includes a body Iii of transparent material, a shank I Il extending'through the body, and sealing caps Il* attached to the shank and closing the opposite ends of the body. In this embodiment of the invention, a loop or eye 2i is provided on the upper projecting end of the shank II, while hooks 22 are provided on the projecting lower end of the shank. We have illustrated two like hooks 22 curved upwardly and outwardly from the lower end of the body I. In accordance with the usual practice, the upper ends of the .hooks 22 may be pointed and barbed. The outwardly curved hooks 22 aid in holding the lower cap I5 in sealing engagement with the body Elia. It is to be understood that the body Illn may be provided with internal light reecting means such as described above, and that the exterior of the body may be shaped in various manners to be more attractive to the ilsh as will be subsequently described.

,The form of the invention illustrated in Fig. 4 of the drawing includes an ellipsoidal body iIlb of glass or other suitable light transmitting material, a shank IIh extending through a longitudinal opening I3'J in the body, and light reflecting means I2, The body Illb may be similar to or lidentical with the body I0 described above, while the shank IIh may be similar to the shank II, or similar to the shank IIa as desired.

The light reiiecting means I2b includes a plurality of fiat anguiarly related light reecting surfaces within the body I0". A plurality of annular grooves 23 is provided in the walls of the body opening I3". The faces or walls of the grooves 23 are flat and pitched or inclined as clearly illustrated in the drawing. A coating or covering of light reflecting material 24 is provided on the walls of the grooves 23 to provide a longitudinal series of conical or inclined reflecting surfaces for reecting light outwardly in various directions. The opposite ends of the body opening I3b are closed by sealing caps I5b attached to the projecting ends of the shank Il". The sealing caps I5b operate in the same manner as the caps I5 described above, and positively prevent the entrance of water into the opening |31. The light reecting means I2b is particularly eective as it reflects o light, passing into the body, in different directions.

The form of our invention illustrated in Fig. 5 of the drawing includes an ellipsoidal body IIlC of transparent material having a central longitudinal opening I3c passing a shank IIC. The shank II passes through the opening I3c with suitable clearance and projects from the opposite ends of the body Illa. Loops or eyes Ile may be provided on the projecting ends of the shank, and sealing caps l5 are provided on the shank to seal oi the opposite ends of the body opening Isc. Light reflecting means |26 is provided in the body Ille and includes a waved or corrugated reflecting surface 2lic on the walls of the body opening ISC. A plurality of annular or circumf' ferentially rounded corrugationsare provided in the wall of the opening'VV I3 and are coated or cplyrered Awith light reec'ting material providing reflecting surface 2li". The sealing caps I5e op- 75 erate to seal the opposite ends of the opening I3 i so that the refiecting surface is protected from the opening 30 to project from the opposite ends of the body llld. 'Ihe opposite projecting ends of vthe tubular stem iid are flanged or provided with annular outwardly projecting flanges 3|. Washers 32 of rubber or the like are arranged between the flanges 3| and the ends of the body lila. The flanges and washers operate to seal the ends of the opening 30 and center the stem lid so that it passes through the opening 30 with suitable clearance. The opening 33 in the stem iid is adapted to pass a line, leader, shank of a hook, etc. It will be readily apparent how the jig shown in Fig. 6 may be readily mounted in a line at any point.

The form of the invention illustrated in Fig. '1 of the drawing is similar to the embodiment just described in including an ellipsoidal body il'le of transparent material having a central longitudinal opening 50 passing a tubular stem li. Flanges i and washers 52 are provided at the opposite ends of' the shank i Ie to close the opposite ends'of the opening 50. In this particular embodiment of the invention, the opening 50 is enlarged between its ends and may follow generally, the external configuration of the ellipsoidal body ille. 'Ihe walls of the opening 50 are silvered to provide a light reflecting surface 53 for attracting the fish. In accordance with this form of the invention, the opening 50 carries a material 54 having a relatively high specific gravity. The material 5I may occupy the annular space left in the opening 50 around the stem Iie and is retained in the opening by the stem which closely fits the end portions of the opening. The flanges 5i and ywashers 52 further aid in retaining the material 54 in the opening. In practice, the heavy material 54 may be any suitable material, for example, white lead. This form of the invention, in including the material 54 of a comparatively high specific gravity, may operate as a sinker to insure the proper tautness in the line.

Figs. 8 and 9 and Fig. 10 illustrate two typical surfaces that may be provided on the-transparent body of the jig. It is to be understood that the surface configurations illustrated in Figs. 8 and 9 and Fig. may be appli'ed to the bodies of any of the forms described. In Figs. 8 and 9 the exterior of the transparent body is provided with a. plurality of longitudinal flutes 40. The flutes 40 may extend the entire length of the body and may converge toward its ends. In the particularv rcase illustrated in the drawing, the grooves or flutes 40 are rounded and occupy substantially the entire surface of the body. y The flutes 40 aid in reflecting and refracting the light to make the jig more attractive. The body of the jig illustrated in Fig. 10 of the drawing is provided with a plurality of fiat diamond shaped surfaces 4L The several surfaces 4i may occupy substantially the entire surface of the transparent jig body and are angularly related so as to have a prismatic action causing effective refraction and reflection of light. The invention contemplates the shaping and surfacing of the transparent body in various manners, and is, therefore, not to be considered as limited or restricted to the two typical illustrations in Figs. 8

and 9 and Fig. 10.

The present invention provides a fishing jig that is particularly simple and inexpensive of manufacture and that is effective in attracting fish. The light reflecting surface within the transparent body is adapted to reflect light outwardly in all directions so that the jig shines when in the water. The light reflecting material on the walls of the body opening is protected against the action of water by the sealing caps and washers closing the ends of the body opening. The sealing caps further operate to space the shank from the glass body, thus lessening the danger of breaking the body. 'I'he body being formed of glass is of coniderably greater specific gravity than water so that the jig may operate as a sinker, and provided for the proper tautness in the line. The provision of the reflecting surface directly on the transparent body of the jig eliminates the necessity of special shiny or light reflecting parts, etc.

Having described only typical preferred forms and applications of our invention, we do not wish to limit ourselves to the specific details set forth, but wish to reserve to ourselves any variations or modifications that may appear to those skilled in the art or fall Within the scope of the following claims: v

Having described our invention, we claim:

1. A shing jig including, an elongate body of transparent material having a longitudinal opening extending therethrough, light reflecting material on the wall of the opening, and a multi'- plicity of light reflecting facet surfaces on the l parent material having an opening, the walls of the opening being corrugated, and light reecting material on the walls of the opening.

5. A fishing jig including, a body of transparent material having an opening, there being a plurality of circumferential grooves in the wall of the opening, the walls of the grooves being flat, and light refiecting material on the walls of the grooves.

6. A vfishing jig, including, an elongate body of transparent material having a longitudinal opening, light refiecting facet surfaces on the wall of the opening, a shank extendingthrough the opening, and means sealing the ends of the opening and holding the shank out of contact with the body.

7. A fishing jig including, an ellipsoidal body of transparent material having a longitudinal opening, light reflecting Amaterial on the wall of the opening, a shank extending through the open- 76 ing, and means closing the ends of the opening and holding the shank spaced from the walls of the opening, said means including cupped caps on the shank fitting over and sealing about the reduced end portions oi' the ellipsoidal body.

8. A ilshing jig including, an ellipsoldal body of transparent material having a substantially cylindrical longtitudinal opening, light reilecting material on the walls of the opening, and means closing the ends of the opening and holding the shank spaced from the walls of the opening including cupped caps on the shank iltting over the end portions of the elllpsoidal body, andsealing 5 washers in the cupped caps.

` WARREN G. CARTER.

EUGENE P. CHANDLER. 

